Job Description

Are you currently looking for your next opportunity in the Estate, Trust & Will Disputes space? Mills & Reeve have an excellent opportunity to join the team in Birmingham.

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The role

We need a senior solicitor to join our growing national Estate, Trust & Will Disputes team in the Birmingham office. Although you will be based in one office, you will have the opportunity of working closely with the wider national Estate, Trust and Will Disputes team and will assist with delivering a service nationally across all seven of the firm's offices.



In this role, you will act for a diverse and broad range of clients, including but not limited to private clients, trust companies, educational establishments, professional indemnity insurers, charities, business owners and high net worth individuals.



In addition to running your own cases you will also be involved in the supervision of more junior members of the team. You will also be expected to carry out marketing and business development activities to support the continued growth of the team.


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The person

You will be 5+ PQE with significant experience in estate, trust and will disputes work gained in a City or large regional firm recognised for this practice area.



Given the responsibilities of this role, it's likely that your background and experience will show that you are/have:


Technically strong with relevant experience Excellent written English and drafting skills Good research skills, including an ability to use online information sources Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers Negotiating skills Attention to detail Time and matter management skills Positive attitude and team player
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The activities

The role will include dealing with a wide range of contentious issues relating to wills and trusts, including:


Invalidity of wills on grounds of undue influence, improper execution, lack of testamentary capacity and want of knowledge and approval Proprietary estoppel claims Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Removal of executors and trustees Breach of trust claims Applications pursuant to part 64 of the Civil Procedure Rules Rectification and construction of wills or trust documents Legacy disputes Professional negligence actions Claims pursuant to the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 Court of Protection claims, including applications for statutory wills.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


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The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

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Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

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The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.



We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.



By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.

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and finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.